UNAIR NEWS – Rumah Sakit Universitas Airlangga (RSUA) has established itself as a trusted healthcare provider, known for its high-quality services and facilities. Striving for continuous improvement, RSUA has expanded its collaborations with both domestic and international partners.
Recently, RSUA formed a partnership with Temasek Foundation – SingHealth Singapore to enhance healthcare services. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Hall Dharmawangsa RSUA, marking the potential collaboration.
Achieving Tri Dharma
The partnership aims to realize the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, which includes education, research, and community service through healthcare. Dr. Hamzah, Vice Director of Medical and Nursing Services at RSUA, elaborated on this goal.
“This collaboration encompasses education, passion, and research. As a teaching hospital, we are committed to providing excellent service, which requires partnerships with various institutions. This collaboration with SingHealth aligns with our Tri Dharma mission,” he explained.
Dr. Hamzah also cited Singapore’s advanced healthcare services as a reason for this partnership. “This agreement will provide our young doctors, general practitioners, and medical staff with opportunities for internships and educational programs,” he added.
Future expectations
Dr. Hamzah hopes that this collaboration will be long-lasting and that RSUA will continue to pursue broader partnerships. “We hope this partnership will continue. As a teaching hospital, we are open to collaborations not just with SingHealth but with all interested parties. Especially now that the Minister of Health has initiated international collaborations,” he concluded.
Vijaya Rao, Director of the International Collaboration Office (ICO) at SingHealth, also praised the partnership. He noted that RSUA was selected for its progressive academic outlook and high standards.
“Collaboration is crucial today. Partners must share a mutual interest in learning from each other, and we found all these qualities in this hospital,” he said.
Author: Annisa Nabila
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
